Real estate and consumer originations are down substantially from recent record-setting levels; but pipelines remain fuller than pre-pandemic levels.
Rising expenses caused members to pay more in non-sufficient funds and overdraft fees in the second quarter, but it varies by region.
Credit unions added high-yielding loans to their balance sheets during the second quarter; however, higher funding costs offset some of these gains.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
As the industry heads to the close of a turbulent year, a few core questions can guide discussions around how to better serve members and communities.
A new study from IBM Security finds data breaches are costing more to handle while identifying and containing them isn’t getting any faster.
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows widening income gaps and rising poverty, illuminating the ongoing need for financial literacy programs from credit unions.
Inflation is cooling, and American wages have finally caught up, bringing much-needed relief to American budgets.
Credit union members are more willing to pull out their plastic post-pandemic, but the industry can still gain ground with wallet share.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Optimistic Economic Outlook Leads To Talk Of ‘Immaculate Disinflation’